Shell Inspired Model

by MarkTheDesigner in Craft > Art

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Shell Inspired Model

Final texture alternate view.PNG

This project was created as a course assignment at the California State University, Long Beach; taught by Behnaz Farahi: DESN 551: Materials, Tools, and Techniques of Prototype.

Supplies

Steps with logos.JPG

This was the set of tools used to create the model. Software: Mid journey, Photoshop, Rhino 7, and Grasshopper. Hardware: Stratasys 3D printer.

AI

Discord image.PNG
Bubble textured shell 1.png

To begin, I started with generating images in Midjourney. The inspiration used for the project was seashells with rounded bubble textures. I picked one of the images to move forward with.

Main Shape

Texture in Rhino.PNG
Texture Squared.PNG
Texture with cutting shape 2.PNG
Texture cut out.PNG

I then took the image into Rhino and started experimenting with textured volumes in Grasshopper. Once I got the desired length, I trimmed the corners in order to make the texture rounded.

Experimental Stage

Sample texture pattern.PNG
Shape for sample texture pattern.PNG

I started experimenting with patterns in different intervals on shapes made in Rhino. The shape I tried this on was a domed surface.

Final Shape

Final texture.PNG
Shape for final texture pattern.PNG
Grasshopper and final texture.PNG

The final step was creating the surface for a model. I choose to make an egg like shape and surround it with my main textured shape. I wanted the model to mimic a pinecone shape.

The Physical Model

Final model 3D printed.jpg

The main shape here was 3d printed. This main module was printed with color. Check out the quick video of the project here. https://youtu.be/BH1xXMQebDc